Blight Buster Volunteer Program

Page Content

Blight Buster volunteers promote community pride and beautiful neighborhoods by keeping Phoenix free of graffiti and blight. Residents 18 years or older may receive free training to learn how to address graffiti and a variety of blight-related issues; from back-alley cleanups to illegal signs in public right-of-ways. Blight Busters serve at least eight hours a month in the community.

Residents also are enabled to become better advocates in their communities by learning how to arrange and manage community cleanup projects. Those who complete the training will receive an identification badge, uniform and resources to help carry out their volunteer assignments.

Graduates will be able to:

Learn how to remove graffiti

Safely use an airless paint sprayer

Address Illegal signs placed in public right-of-ways

Take full advantage of the Tool Lending Program

Use GPS cameras

Assess sites for community cleanup projects

Eligibility requirementsTo enroll in the program, you must meet the following criteria:

OrientationHear more about the benefits of being a Blight Buster volunteer and the positive impact you will be able to make in the community. Participants also will be fingerprinted as part of the security screening background check process. Check back for the next orientation.

Module OneLearn about the city of Phoenix sign ordinance and how to address illegal signs in the community. You also will learn about the Juvenile Probationers (JPs) monitor program, safety practices, liability coverage and information on how to become CPR certified. Lastly, participants will learn how to use GPS cameras to effectively document graffiti in their communities.

Module TwoParticipants will learn how to use the Tool Lending Program and how to effectively setup and manage a community cleanup. They also will receive tips on dealing with the media and training on confrontation resolution.

GraduationProgram participants will receive a certificate noting their completion of the Blight Buster Volunteer Program.

How to apply for the programBlight Buster Volunteer Training is offered once every spring and fall. For more information, call 602-534-4444 or email bbv@phoenix.gov. Visit us in-person at our NSD West Facility Map (PDF).

It looks like your browser does not have JavaScript enabled. Please turn on JavaScript and try again.